Unit 4 Flashcards
Ac 2.1
what is social control ?
There are 2 types (internal and external) but it is a process whereby society seeks to ensure conformity to the dominant values and norms in society.
Ac 2.1 what is internal social control
it is decided by individuals morals, character and tradition for example religion
Ac 2.1 what is external social control
this is forces or threats placed on the individual from external forces to make them compliant with the law. for example the police, courts.
Ac 2.1 why might people choose not to commit a crime ?
- fear of consequences
- fear of regret
- punishment
- social isolation
- religion
- criminal record
Ac 2.1 What are factors linked to internal control
- rational ideology
- internalisation of social rules
- tradition
Ac 2.1 factors linked to internal control (rational ideology)
this is it’s own ways of making decisions.
- influence of rational thinking on individual decision making
- may not commit crime due to guilt and shame or empathy with victims
- individuals have moral code, associated with socialisation.
Ac 2.1 factors linked to internal control (internalisation of social rules)
this is a moral judgement and processing of rules.
- a moral judgement is based on what is socially acceptable
-it is based on what others in society would do
- it’s influenced by the opinions of others around them and the wider reaction to breaking the rules.
Ac 2.1 factors linked to internal control (tradition)
this is the rules on the right and the wrong.
- cultural backgrounds influence decision making.
- religious backgrounds may limit behaviours
- established belief of right and wrong.
Ac 2.1 What are 2 examples of a religious tradition to which members of a community conform to ?
- lent (Christianity)
- arranged Hinduism marriage
Ac 2.1 How do peers influence us ?
-They influence attitudes and behaviours and decision making
-it comes through direct interactions and observations/ social media
Ac 2.1 What is the role of the mass media in the process of socialsation
It shapes and influences beliefs, values, behaviours and attitudes.
Ac 2.1 explainng internal social control theory (FREUD)
moral consicence and superego
- according to freud we conform to societies expectations as it’s influenced by our own experiences and upbringings allowing us to be controlled and have a superego.
- the superego develops in the first 5 years
- the function of the superego is what holds you back from the desires.
Ac 2.1 external forms of social control
- agencies of social control
-the criminal justice system
Ac 2.1 external forms of social control (agencies of social control)
these are organisations r instituitions that improve the rules on us to make us behave in certain ways.
for example-
parents- a reward would be a treat and a punishment e.g. naughty step
schools- punishment- DT for not following the rules
Ac 2.1 external forms of social control (the criminal justice system)
there are agencies that control this such as-
1. police- they have the power to stop, search, arrest, detain and question
2. crown proesecution service- they can charge a suspect and prosecute in court
3. judges and magistration- powers to bail the accused or remand them in custody and to sentence guilty to punishments
4. prision service- detain prisoners against the will for durations of their sentence.
